This guide provides information about the audio bitrates of radio streaming streams.

Test audio bandwidth

The connection test available on your Manager assesses the link between your server (the one from which you encode your streams) and the Infomaniak facilities located in Geneva, Switzerland.

It measures the time required to send or receive data as well as the response time. These measurements can fluctuate depending on network traffic. The test determines the required throughput based on the available throughput. However, if other data transfers are in progress, the measured throughput may be lower than the theoretical throughput of your line.

If in doubt, note the test results at different times of the day, as well as the technical details of your connection and the number of computers sharing the line.

To broadcast radio without interruption, a quality Internet connection and sufficient bandwidth are required. The bandwidth must always ensure a margin of free bandwidth. If your connection is shared between the radio and other devices, the broadcast quality may be impaired.

A standard ADSL connection is usually sufficient, but for uninterrupted broadcasting, it is recommended to dedicate a connection to your radio and rent another one for other uses. You can also ask your Internet Service Provider to check the line quality and measure the actual bandwidth.

To detect any temporary line saturations, run a buffer test over a long period.